The conversation on the company ControlUp discusses a crash occurring with the SECOCL64.exe application. Possible causes mentioned include a bug in the application binary, incompatible DLL injection, or a corrupt installation. It is suggested to check the event viewer, verify the installed version, and look for conflicting software. Other solutions suggested include reinstalling or repairing the application and checking for Windows updates. A custom dashboard will soon be released to make it easier to track crashes in an organization. It is also recommended to update audio drivers and disable DLL injections. Registries to enable crash dumps for SECOCL64 are provided for root cause proof.
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Microsoft Related Training & Support Archives
Microsoft training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.
Troubleshooting AppX Packages with FSLogix in ControlUp
Users discussed issues with black screens related to AppX packages when using FSLogix, and how this affects logon time. Suggestions were given to disable unnecessary AppX packages or block them through PowerShell or Group Policy, with examples provided. A resource from ControlUp, https://www.controlup.com/resources/blog/appx-packages-slowing-you-down/, was also shared for further assistance.
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Troubleshooting Gaps in Phases with ControlUp Tools
A member asked for recommendations in troubleshooting gaps between different phases, specifically the Windows Logon Time to FSLogix. Another member suggested using Process Explorer and shared a script that provides a timestamp to align with the tool. They also shared other tools, such as a remote event log tailer and procmon, and a webinar on using these tools. The webinar and tools can be found at https://github.com/guyrleech/Microsoft/blob/master/event%20aggregator.ps1.
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Suggestions for Tracking Devices at Specific Office Locations on ControlUp
A user is looking for a solution to track devices being used from a specific office location, but there is currently a bug in the location history report regarding Windows devices. Other users suggest using geolocation through Powershell, but there are limitations with Entra joined devices. Further suggestions include using workflows and advanced features.
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How to Track Resource Usage for Microsoft Teams with ControlUp
A user asks for help in tracking resource usage from Microsoft Teams with ControlUp. Another user suggests looking at the App Trends report to compare usage before and after implementing Teams redirection. The link to the report is provided. The suggested report allows for viewing data points over time for CPU, RAM, and IO usage.
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Understanding ControlUp Real Time Console Diagnostics
A user asked about the use of the ControlUp real time console diagnostics and if they run as the user logged into the console or the monitor service account. Another user responded that it can depend on the action being taken, with some actions using the console user's AD account and others using the services account. More details were requested for a more specific answer. Both users confirmed that the same user that ran the console will also be used for the Diagnostics items such as tracert, ping, eventlog, admin$.
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Understanding Credentials for Installing or Updating the CU Agent
A discussion about credentials for installing or updating the CU agent took place. Depending on the settings and AD connections, either matching AD credentials or the Windows identity running controlupconsole.exe are used. It should be noted that these are the console's AD connections, not the monitors.
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Troubleshooting Time Zones with ControlUp
Some users reported experiencing incorrect time zones on Windows endpoints in the Netherlands, with some showing locations in the US and Australia. ControlUp uses location services or IP address to determine location, with location services being the primary option. However, devices not using location services may still have incorrect locations based on their IP address. Disabling location services does not solve the time zone issue. It is possible that Microsoft's IP to location database has errors.
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Episode #20 – Conversation with Ryan Mangan, Founder of EfficientEther
Tune in to Episode #20 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown welcomes Ryan Mangan, founder of EfficientEther, a cutting-edge platform dedicated to optimizing cloud costs through AI technology. With nearly 20 years of expertise in user computing, Ryan brings deep insights from his extensive work with RDS, VMware, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Ryan shares his journey and the motivation behind launching EfficientEther, highlighting how organizations face increasing complexities and waste in managing cloud expenditures due to subscription-based models.…
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How to Set Up Credentials for ControlUp Scripts
A user asked for help on creating credentials for ControlUp to run scripts. They questioned if they were in the right place and what would happen if their profile was deleted. Someone suggested creating shared credentials in the Monitor settings and checking the permissions in the Security Policy.
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